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Starlight and Song

Elbert A. Smith • English

Primary Scripture: Luke 2:8-16

Verse 1

Silvery star, precious star, shining over Bethlehem, guiding Wise men from afar, in the still night leading them.

Chorus

Starlight and song all the night long, heralds of morn; Jesus is born.

Verse 2

Beautiful song, wondrous song kneeling shepherds wept to hear, chanted by God's holy throng, singing peace and joy and cheer.

Chorus

Starlight and song all the night long, heralds of morn; Jesus is born.

Verse 3

Baby Savior, born at night in the ages long ago, angels sang, and stars gave light for thy humble home below.

Chorus

Starlight and song all the night long, heralds of morn; Jesus is born.

Verse 4

Lo, we hear the song o'erhead! Lo, we see the star arise! Like the Wise Men we are led in the still night unto Christ.

Chorus

Starlight and song all the night long, heralds of morn; Jesus is born.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • luke 2:8-16